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Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region
Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region

Walnut 18th Cent French Chest of Drawers Louis XV Typical from the Lyon Region

Located in Miami, FL

. The front part of the commode and drawers are built in curved lines. Each upper corner under the top

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

French 20th Century Louis XV chest of drawers
French 20th Century Louis XV chest of drawers

French 20th Century Louis XV chest of drawers

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / chest of drawers / wood / Louis XV / Mid-century / Vintage A graceful French off

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition
French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition

French chest of drawers in wood and bronze, Louis XV and Louis XVI transition

By FRENCH CLICHE

Located in Valladolid, ES

Exquisite Louis XV-Louis XVI Transition style chest, made around 1800 in France. It features an

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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

1830s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers
1830s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers

1830s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

1830s French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers. This elegant chest exemplifies the refined curves and

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French, Louis XV Chest of Drawers Commode
Antique French, Louis XV Chest of Drawers Commode

Antique French, Louis XV Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

French Louis XV Oak commode with a beautiful wood grain. Four drawers that slide smoothly. The

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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers, France
Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers, France

Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / oak / Louis XV A graceful and elegant French Louis XV style

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Antique French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Siena Yellow Marble Top France, 1900 Add a

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers. This elegant chest reflects the graceful curves

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French Louis XV style chest of drawers exemplifies the elegance and fluidity

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60
French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60

French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60

Located in Belmont, MA

This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV bombe chest of drawers, dating from circa 1750–1760

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France

French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)
Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)

Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760) This fine Louis XV chest of drawers

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage black Louis XV style chest of drawers, ebonized wood and marble
Vintage black Louis XV style chest of drawers, ebonized wood and marble

Vintage black Louis XV style chest of drawers, ebonized wood and marble

By French House & Garden

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing and very trendy French black chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, a vintage

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1990s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers

Located in Greven, DE

fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1800s
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1800s

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1800s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Louis XV style three-door commode with canted corners, raised on cabriole legs. The top is of a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest of Drawers. This beautifully shaped chest embodies the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large scale French Louis XV style three drawer mahogany bombe chest of drawers with inlay detail

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Painted Chest Of Drawers
Louis XV Style Painted Chest Of Drawers

Louis XV Style Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Beaune, FR

Superb chest of drawers in painted wood with floral decorations on a black background. It is

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest Of Drawers

20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Chest Of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

This 20th Century French Louis XV–style oak chest of drawers showcases elegant proportions and

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Marquetry Chest Of Drawers
Louis XV Style Marquetry Chest Of Drawers

Louis XV Style Marquetry Chest Of Drawers

Located in Beaune, FR

Commode en marqueterie et bronze de style Louis XV datant des années 1930-1940. Elle est à dessus

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XV provincial walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. With an overhanging

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top
1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top

1850s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers With Marble Top

Located in High Point, NC

This mid-19th century French Louis XV chest of drawers dates to the 1850s and exemplifies the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers

By Charles Cressent

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Palisander, 1740s
18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Palisander, 1740s

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Palisander, 1740s

Located in Greven, DE

Antique French Louis XV or Baroque Commode France Rosewood Louis XV around 1740 Dimensions: H x W

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Antique French Exquisitely Carved Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Antique French Exquisitely Carved Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers

Antique French Exquisitely Carved Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superb French Louis XV walnut commode or chest of drawers having 3 spacious drawers with exquisite

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Louis XV Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a definitive example of the style

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940

French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1940 Oak and wrought ironvegetal and

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, 1770-80
French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, 1770-80

French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, 1770-80

Located in Leimen, DE

French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, circa 1770–1780 Elegant French Louis XV-Transition

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Louis XV Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers, France
18th Century Louis XV Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers, France

18th Century Louis XV Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 18th Century / Chest of Drawers / oak and marble / Louis XV / Antiques A magnificent

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers

Antique French Louis XV Diamond Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous antique marble top French Louis XV diamond fruitwood and walnut marquetry commode having

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers
Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers

Louis XV Gilt Decorated Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Pomona, CA

A fine quality Louis XV 2 Drawer Commode. Profusely decorated with gilt applications and bandings

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Vero Beach, FL

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Superb 18th century serpentine

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers

French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

LOUIS XV STYLE GREEN-PAINTED CHINOISERIE MARBLE TOP COMMODE Probably French, late 19th to early

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer French Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Louis XV style black lacquer refinish chest of drawers with 3 drawers with breccia marble from

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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century
French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century

French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1950 Iroko wood Good condition

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Provençal Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Provençal Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Provençal Chest of Drawers

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is an exceptional early 19th century French Louis XV Oak Chest of Drawers, the top etched with

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Antique 1790s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Louis XV Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Louis XV Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Louis XV Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

smaller drawers above, tapering legs with scrolled caps, characteristic of Louis XV, gold-plated bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

French Louis Quinze chest of drawers with two drawers and a brown marble top with gray veins. The

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers

1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Exquisite 18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Outstanding example of late 18th century Louis XV carved walnut commode with chased and gilt

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV A refined French Louis XV style chest of

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s
Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Black Lacquered Oak, France, 1950s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / chest of drawers / oak / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated Louis XV style chest

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts
French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts

French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood, copper / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated French Louis

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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

20th Century French Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Chest of Drawers
20th Century French Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Chest of Drawers

20th Century French Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Louis XV style furniture, 1930s. The fine rosewood inlaid wood. Refined and rich inlay work of

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished

Grosfeld House French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished

By Grosfeld House

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front three-drawer dresser or chest of

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Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in Carved Wood

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood / Louis XV style This elegant chest of drawers, crafted in

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers
French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers

French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant, one-of-a-kind French country commode or chest of drawers, with a highly carved serpentine

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser

Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This Louis XV style Country French commode chest of drawers is a fine example of traditional

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers In Chinese Lacquer
Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers In Chinese Lacquer

Louis XV Style Chest Of Drawers In Chinese Lacquer

Located in BARSAC, FR

Superb Louis XV style commode with all sides curved, richly ornamented with finely chased gilt

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

Signed JP Ehalt Country French Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers

By J.P. Ehalt

Located in Forney, TX

detailing and elegant decorative accents, this vintage French chest of drawers (bedroom commode - dining

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Burton, TX

cabriole style and the back being straight. This Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80
Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80

Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80

Located in Belmont, MA

An exceptional French Louis XV-XVI Transition dresser featuring a total of five drawers. The upper

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris
Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris

Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique French chest of drawers in Louis XV, Paris Extremely rare and antique chest of drawers

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century. The

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

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French Chest Of Drawers Louis Xv For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French chest of drawers louis xv available at 1stDibs. A French chest of drawers louis xv — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French chest of drawers louis xv, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each French chest of drawers louis xv bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French chest of drawers louis xv that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen and François Linke produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Chest Of Drawers Louis Xv?

A French chest of drawers louis xv can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,128, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $645,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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